{"product_id":"tie-fighter-pilot-sw0268a","title":"TIE Fighter Pilot, Black Head Balaclava, sw0268a","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYear released: 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppears in sets 9492-1, TIE Fighter; 9676-1, TIE Interceptor \u0026amp; Death Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTIE pilots served in the  of the \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.6667px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby  the various  . Distinguished by all-  and bulky, fully enclosed, vacuum-sealed helmets, the  at its height produced millions of TIE pilots and generally considered them expendable assets. The TIE pilots formed the elite of the Imperial Navy's .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey were referred to as \"\" by \u003ca title=\"Rebel pilot\/Legends\" href=\"https:\/\/starwars.fandom.com\/wiki\/Rebel_pilot\/Legends\"\u003eRebel pilots\u003c\/a\u003e, due to their bulky helmets. Within the Imperial forces they were often referred to as \"coffin jockeys\" due to the high mortality rate of those manning the vulnerable \u003ca title=\"TIE\/LN starfighter\" href=\"https:\/\/starwars.fandom.com\/wiki\/TIE\/LN_starfighter\"\u003eTIE fighters\u003c\/a\u003e, a holdover from the Galactic Republic's use of clones during the \u003ca title=\"Clone Wars\/Legends\" href=\"https:\/\/starwars.fandom.com\/wiki\/Clone_Wars\/Legends\"\u003eClone Wars\u003c\/a\u003e prior to the Empire's formation.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.6667px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmong the pilots, they were known as \"vac-heads\" and \"ground-hogs,\" in reference to their roles in the Navy and Army, respectively, due to a significant rivalry between the two factions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLooking for more LEGO® Star Wars\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esets, minifigures, animals and accessories? Call the store to find out what is in stock, 470-414-2208. Thank you!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"Like new","offer_id":50523966865627,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Slightly Used","offer_id":50523966898395,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/5746\/7867\/files\/image_5270daf1-8179-4544-b71c-2ca3d78ff4d2.jpg?v=1790512099","url":"https:\/\/bricksoflegendemporium.shop\/products\/tie-fighter-pilot-sw0268a","provider":"BRICKS OF LEGEND EMPORIUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}